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Ralph Parkes of Wallaceburg says there is something wrong with Ontario's health care system when there are two methadone treatment clinics within two blocks of each other in his small community, yet he can't find a family doctor. PHOTO TAKEN Wallaceburg, On., Monday February 04, 2013. DIANA MARTIN/ THE CHATHAM DAILY NEWS/ QMI AGENCY

“There is stigma in the community regarding these kind of operations and the patients that come to them but most of our patients are coming here because they are trying to get off of drugs, so they are not stealing or doing things associated with illicit drug use,” said Pepper.

Pepper said he spoke to one residential neighbour behind his clinic to alleviate any concerns and there has not been any issues that he's aware of.

“It's all very low-key and the two businesses on either side of us have had no issues whatsoever.”

If patients are challenged to reach services, it's really difficult for them to follow requirements of the program, Pepper said.

“These clinics are helping the community.”

New patients are always welcome at either clinic.

“Call today and you can get in tomorrow,” said Donald.

“I'm surprised at how much I really enjoy it and I plan on retiring doing this,” said Pepper.

Parkes has asked his member of council and provincial government to look into the matter.